Oxford school board interviews five candidates for superintendent

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During an Oxford Community Schools Board of Education special meeting on March 4, the school board narrowed down potential superintendent candidates from 19 candidates to five. “What will happen next is that each one of these candidates will be contacted and notified officially that the board has […]

Oxford school board approves Drahner Road project budget increase

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Feb. 27, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education approved a $206,581 change order for the Drahner Road project, as well as a fee of $107,616 to tap into the Oxford Township sewer and water. The Drahner Road project was originally budgeted […]

Residents can still file to run for local public office

By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. – Residents in the Village of Oxford and Oxford Township still have time to file nominating petitions if they would like to run for public office in the primary and general election. There are seats up for election on the Oxford Township Board of Trustees, the Oxford Village […]

Bottle drive to support Polly Ann Trail, OAYA

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – The Polly Ann Trail Way management council is kicking off their annual March fundraiser. “It’s March Madness,” said Linda Moran, Polly Ann Trail manager. “We are running a fundraiser for the whole month of March in connection with Oxford Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA). We split the proceeds […]

Michigan remains cloudy during Sunshine Week

By John Elchert MPA President, Publisher Leelanau Enterprise Editor’s note: Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. Sunshine Week occurs each year in mid-March, coinciding with James Madison’s birthday, March 16 (1751). […]

Oxford RoboCats win Judges’ Award at Lake City district competition

Oxford RoboCats win Judges’ Award at Lake City district competition

The Oxford RoboCats won the Judges’ Award at a district robotics competition in Lake City over the weekend. The team made it to the semifinals of the competition, placing third overall with two other teams in their alliance. Photo provided by Team 2137. By Morgan Kidnermann Special Contributor to the Leader LAKE CITY, Mich. – […]

Oxford High School Theatre to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Oxford High School Theatre to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’

The Oxford High School Theatre will present Beauty and the Beast this weekend for the school’s winter play production. Photo by Melissa Williams. By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer OXFORD — After a successful weekend of magic and storytelling, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is on stage again this week at the Oxford High School […]

Oxford’s Charnstrom earns state swimming championship

ROCHESTER HILLS — Olin Charnstrom was champion of the pool at Oakland University March 1 and March 2. Charnstrom finished in first place in the 100-yard backstroke in the time of 48.10; and the 100-yard freestyle, 45.03; during the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Swim and Dive State Championship. Liam Pearson finished in fifth place in […]

Oxford girls basketball ends season in district finals

Oxford girls basketball ends season in district finals

By Jim Newell Managing Editor GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The Oxford varsity girls basketball team lost 60-38 to Grand Blanc in the MHSAA District 32 final at Grand Blanc on Friday. The Wildcats beat Davison 43-39 in the district semifinals on March 6 to move on to the district finals. The Wildcats ended the season […]

Oxford bowling teams wrap season at state finals

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Oxford girls varsity bowling teams competed in the Division 1 state finals on March 1-2, with the girls team making it to the final four. Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park Michigan hosted the Division 1 state bowling finals, with 56 individual bowlers and 16 teams attempting to bring home a […]